Pekmanent wave clip



March 1932- D. A. KILROE PERMANENT WAVE CLIP Filed Sept. 12, 1928 Z7Z7//]/ A. Ki/MLL mg Patented Mar. 8, 1932 PATENT OFFECE DOLLY A. KILROE, OF MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN PERMANENT WAVE CLIP Application filed September 12, 1928. Serial No. 305,485.

This invention relates to certain new and useful improvements in permanent hair waving machines and has as an object the provision of a clip adapted to be inserted between the scalp and the heating spool or bobbin to provide protection against scalding, which sometimes is caused by steam escaping from the bobbin. 7

Another object of this invention resides in the provision of an improved clip of the character described formed of insulating material, to preclude the possibility of electric shocks, and of such construction as to permit its ready attachment or removal.

And a more specific object of this inventin resides in the provision of a clip formed of fiber or other like insulating material consisting of two comb-like sections hinged together at one end and having means for securing their free ends together.

With the above and other objects in view which will appear as the description proceeds, my invention resides in the novel construction, combination and arrangement of parts substantially as hereinafter described and more particularly defined by the appended claims, it being understood that such changes in the precise embodiment of the hereindisclosed invention may be made as come within the scope of the claims.

In the'accompanying drawings, I have illustrated one complete example of the physical embodiment of my invention construc ed according to the best mode I have so far devised for the practical application of the principles thereof, and in which:

Figure l is an elevational view of my improved clip shown in open position;

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the clip closed and having a tuft of hair passed therebetween;

Figure 3 is a perspective view of the usual clamp or guard provided with certain types of permanent hair waving machines which is adapted to be positioned outwardly of the clip illustrated in Figure 2; and

Figure 4: is a sectional view through my improved clip and the device illustrated in Figure 3 and showing the hair wound on the bobbin.

Referring now more particularly to the accompanying drawings, the numeral 5 designates a clip which is formed of a pair of members 6 and 7 constructed of fiber or other like insulating material and having their adjacent edges serrated to provide comb teeth 8 and 9, respectively.

The sections 6 and 7 are hingedly connected at one end, as at 10, and are adapted to have a tuft of hair, indicated in Figures 2 and as at 11, clamped therebetween in which position the sections are held by a securing member 12 hinged to the section 6, as at 13, and engageable over the adjacent end of the section 7.

In use, the clip 5 is first applied to the desired quantity of hair directly adjacent the scalp and the usual clamping member, illustrated in Figure 3, is then applied outwardly of the clip 5.

The clamping member illustrated in Fig ure 3 consists of a pair of wooden insulating blocks l t to which metal frame members 15 are suitably fixed, the members 15 being formed of bendable metal and having grooves 16 in which rubber strips 17 are positioned. A connecting member 18 pivotally 7 connected with each member 15, as at 19, hingedly connects the sections of the device and a locking member 20 carried by one member 15 and engageable over the end 21 of the other releasably secures the sections together with the hair passing between the rubber strips 17. The ends of the hair are then wound on the usual bobbin 22 and inasmuch as the clip 5 is formed of insulating material it provides additional safety against electric shocks and scalding due to leakage of steam; and further provides a cushion between the wood members 14 and the scalp, as will be readily apparent.

What I claim as my invention is z 1. A scalp protecting device for use with electric hair waving machines, comprising a pair of toothed members, arms pivotally connected with each member at one end, a link connecting the free ends of the arms to hingedly connect the toothed members, and W means for releasably securing the toothed member together at their other ends.

2. A scalp protecting device for use with electric hair Waving machines, comprising a pair of toothed members,- arms pivotally connected With each member at one end thereof, a link connecting the free ends of the arms to hingedly connect the members, a ieu-shaped member pivotedly connected to one of said 7 members and engageable over the said other member to releasably hold said memberst0- gether. i

In testimony whereof I have hereuntoaf' fixed my signature.

DOLLY A. KILROE. 

